The average price of a 7-day trip to Sterling is $1,295 for a solo traveler, $2,326 for a couple, and $4,360 for a family of 4. Sterling hotels range from $42 to $191 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are between $641 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $62 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Sterling, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCI and stay in a Sterling hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sterling is usually mid to late September.
Average Sterling Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sterling for a week is $992-$1,834($142-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $872 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sterling for a week is $2,062-$3,424($295-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sterling for a week is $3,134-$6,064($448-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $132 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sterling
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sterling? The cheapest trip to Sterling is about $108 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $240 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $37.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Sterling for a week is $756-$2,716($108-$388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $872 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sterling for a week is $1,290-$3,812($184-$545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sterling for a week is $2,580-$6,814($369-$973 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $405 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Sterling cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sterling Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sterling.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sterling for a week is $1,944-$7,089($278-$1,013 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $136 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $912 to $1,805 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $191 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sterling for a week is $3,318-$9,846($474-$1,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $272 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,824 to $3,610 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $191 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sterling for a week is $6,636-$17,958($948-$2,565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $544 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,648 to $7,220 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $382 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sterling Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sterling is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sterling due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Sterling Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Sterling hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Sterling.
Flight Costs to Sterling
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,014 average in late July to a low of $641 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sterling our data includes 676 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sterling from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $9,478 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $202.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sterling, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $373, so you can easily save about 58% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Sterling can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $475 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.